Airlines
Korean Air to Stop Providing Hot Shin Ramyun Cup Noodles on Flights
Starting August 15, South Korea’s flag carrier, Korean Air, will discontinue its popular practice of serving instant ramen on request during long-haul economy flights to the Americas, Europe, Oceania, and the Middle East.
This decision, announced on the airline’s website on Thursday, marks a significant change in its in-flight snack offerings.
Renewed In-Flight Snack Service
In place of the beloved cup noodles, Korean Air will “renew its in-flight snack service” by offering a variety of alternative snacks such as sandwiches, corn dogs, and hot pockets. This change, however, will not affect business and first-class passengers, who will continue to enjoy their noodle service.
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Korean Air’s decision to eliminate the cup noodle service in economy class is primarily driven by safety concerns. The airline aims to prevent burn injuries caused by hot water.
In economy class, flight attendants frequently have to carry multiple cups of noodles with hot water simultaneously to serve passengers seated within the same area. This practice poses a significant risk, especially given the increasing incidents of extreme turbulence.
Turbulence and Safety Measures
The airline’s move comes in the context of a broader industry focus on turbulence management. Korean Air is one of 21 airlines that have joined a turbulence real-time data exchange platform launched by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in 2020. This platform aims to improve the detection and management of turbulence, enhancing passenger safety and comfort.
Implications for Economy Class Passengers
For economy class passengers, the end of the hot cup noodle service might be disappointing, given its popularity. However, the introduction of a variety of new snacks aims to compensate for this change. The new snack options are designed to be more practical and safer to serve, reducing the risk of accidents during flights.
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Airlines
First Look: IndiGo Takes Delivery of A321neo with New Business Class
India’s largest domestic airline, IndiGo (6E), celebrated its 18th anniversary in August 2024 by announcing a major upgrade: a new Business Class product called “IndiGo Stretch.”
Now, the airline has officially taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo aircraft fitted with these premium seats. Registered as VT-ICF, this first A321neo with the new configuration took off from Hamburg (XFW) at 6:06 PM local time, operating flight 6E9001.
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The launch route for IndiGo’s A321neo with IndiGo Stretch seats will be from Delhi to Mumbai, starting November 14, 2024. After this initial route, the airline plans to expand the offering across its network.
Airbus completed the final assembly of this special aircraft in Hamburg, where the A321neo Final Assembly Line is located. Enthusiastic planespotters got a sneak peek of the new IndiGo Stretch interior before the aircraft’s official delivery to India.
Tobias Gudat, a planespotter on X.com, captured images of the aircraft, still marked with its test registration, showcasing its fresh Business Class interior.
Adding a distinctive touch, each IndiGo aircraft featuring the Stretch product will have the slogan “IndiGo Means Business” displayed on the fuselage, signaling a new era of premium travel for the airline.
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IndiGo took delivery of the A321neo with the Stretch seats on October 30, 2024, coinciding with Airbus’s delivery of the world’s first A321XLR to Iberia.
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